US Bridges

FM 605 over Catclaw Creek

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 1.54 MI E of FM 126 · Structure no. 081280097501001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 605 over Catclaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 605 over Catclaw Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 605
CrossesCatclaw Creek
Location1.54 MI E of FM 126
RouteState Highway 605
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5385, -99.98398
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 605 over Catclaw Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 605 over Catclaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 605 over Catclaw Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 605 over Catclaw Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FM 605 over Catclaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.